Painter 1

RTX (Raytheon); Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer-mat

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Jamestown, ND, is seeking a Painter I to priming and finishing parts to exact specifications. This onsite role supports a 4th shift schedule (Friday to Sunday, 6:00 am–6:30 pm) and involves maintaining paint equipment, applying coatings, and curing parts after topcoats.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with basic computer skills and blueprint interpretation preferred. The team emphasizes quality workmanship, adherence to SOPs, and safety in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent (US) required.
• Basic computer skills: Excel, Word, Email.
• Able to operate curing oven and chart recorders.
• Ability to interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Priming and final painting of detail parts and assemblies to current spec requirements.
• Maintain paint equipment, mix paint, paint control.
• Follow standard operating procedures and specifications.
• Mix paint to specified viscosity.
• Clean, assemble and adjust spray guns and equipment.
• Wash, wipe and sand parts when necessary.
• Mask and prep parts for paint as required.
• Cure parts after topcoat application.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Operate curing oven

Chart recorders operation

Education

HS diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-ND-JAMESTOWN-P1 ~ 2604 Highway 20 N ~ PLANT 1

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Collins Aerospace is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Painter I to join our team in Jamestown, ND. This role is essential to delivering high-quality, visually stunning products that meet the rigorous standards our customers expect.

This will be for 4th shift: Friday-Sunday from 6am - 6:30pm.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for priming and final painting of detail parts and final assemblies to current spec requirements


• Maintain paint equipment, mix paint, paint control.


• Follow standard operating procedures and specifications


• Mix paint to specified viscosity


• Clean, assemble and adjust spray guns and equipment


• Wash, wipe and sand parts when necessary


• Mask and prep parts for paint as required


• Cure parts after topcoat application


• Operate Chart recorders

Qualifications We Require:

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Basic computer skills; Excel, Word, Email


• Able to operate a curing oven and chart recorders.


• Ability to interpret blueprints

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.


• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.


• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.


• Tuition reimbursement program.


• Student Loan Repayment Program.


• Life insurance and disability coverage.


• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.


• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.


• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.


• Adoption Assistance.


• Autism Benefit.


• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.


• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.


• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.


• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.


• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.


• And more!

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don't just get people from point A to point B. We're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we're helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we're changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual program